How to pronounce decorations
Say it like dek-uh-RAY-shunz. Decorations has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RAY).
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- dek
- uh
- RAY
- shunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Decorations pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dekGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of decorations
American and British speakers say decorations in essentially the same way: /ˌdɛkəˈreɪʃənz/ in the US and /ˌdɛkəˈreɪʃənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: dek-uh-RAY-shunz.
What does decorations mean?
- plural of decoration How to pronounce decoration
Words that rhyme with decorations
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of decorations.
Questions about saying decorations
How do you pronounce decorations?
Say dek-uh-RAY-shunz. The American pronunciation is /ˌdɛkəˈreɪʃənz/. In British English it is /ˌdɛkəˈreɪʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in decorations?
Decorations has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RAY). Broken into parts: dek · uh · RAY · shunz.
Do Americans and Brits say decorations the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌdɛkəˈreɪʃənz/ and the British form is /ˌdɛkəˈreɪʃənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.